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Anzac Day across the district

IN THE 110th year since the Gallipoli campaign, Anzac Day commemorative services will once again be held across the district on Friday, paying tribute...

RCH appeal another Good Friday record

THE comunity has once again punched well above its weight when it comes to supporting those in need, with $26,300 and change from the...

Rotary celebrates Casterton pharmacist

ROTARY Club of Casterton celebrated Easter with a tribute to a much loved and well-known former member.
The late Johnny Hughes, or John Hughes JP...

Aerial shooting of koalas approved by Vic Government

THE Victorian Government has approved the use of helicopter-based snipers to shoot up to 750 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, in what is...

Farmers Federation says lobby your MPs over new service tax

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging local community members to contact their local Members of Parliament to demand they vote to scrap the...

New podcast today

CASTERTON Connections Episode 19 goes live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts today, with ex-pat Russell Johnston in the spotlight.
From Casterton to the sporting arenas...

Let’s Talk. Let’s Fight. Let’s Save Lives – S(Mac)k Talk with Wayne Holdsworth

WHEN former Australian cricketer Wayne Holdsworth lost his beloved son Mac to suicide after falling victim to an online sextortion scam, his world changed...

Taskforce crackdown on rental breaches

THE STATE Government’s renting taskforce is cracking down on offences with inspectors out last week carrying out property inspections.
The taskforce inspects properties across the...

Pick up after your pooch goes potty

WEST Wimmera Shire Council is urging dog owners to pick up after their pets when using Council-owned ovals, following growing concerns about public health...

Demons face reigning premier in search of Anzac Day honour

SOUTH GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER
 South Gambier faces a mammoth task this Anzac Day as the Demons host reigning premiers North Gambier. While the Tigers have...

Reminder to protect valuable paddock trees when burning stubble

WHILE fire danger period laws are still in place in Glenelg Shire, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is asking all...

Anzac Day clash an important outing for both North and South

South Gambier v North Gambier
 South Gambier and North Gambier will face off once again tomorrow in the Limestone Coast Football Netball League’s annual Anzac...

LOCAL WANNON DRAFT SUCCESS

LOCAL riders have once again made their presence felt on the district campdraft circuit, capping-off another successful weekend for the Wannon River Campdraft team.
Held...

Rhook in close one

KEN DANCEY - GOLF SATURDAY’S Stableford round sponsored by Adam Galpin was won by David Rhook (16) with 40 points from Ian Thompson (11) runner...